There are various species of trees in sunderban Among them “Sundori, Garan, Gaoa, Kaora etc. In this forest the sundori” trees are fount abundantly and because of its this forest is name is Sundarban. Destructive : Tragic Not only in Bangladesh but also in this his long of the world many natural disaster’s have been disrupted for Sundarban. It has been possible in exchange of the big trees of Sundarban. By “Exchange” it is meant that the world biggest forest Sundarban is situates in the place that every happened destructive storms, cyclones etc refer that place by rector scale. It s found from this study that many natural disasters occurred in Bangladesh and India are protected by Sundarbans. are have got protection from some dangerous disasters among of them 1988’s Storm is mentionable :SIDR” occurred in 2007 hit the coastal areas as Bangladesh. After its occurrence “AILA” has divested the offshore of big trees of Sundarban our didn’t understand the real impact of “SIDR” but after a few years are have realized it. “AILA” has understood that how the Sundarban is protecting us. Because of these storm........April 29, 2011
Origin of its Name
There are various species of trees in sunderban Among them “Sundori, Garan, Gaoa, Kaora etc. In this forest the sundori” trees are fount abundantly and because of its this forest is name is Sundarban. Destructive : Tragic Not only in Bangladesh but also in this his long of the world many natural disaster’s have been disrupted for Sundarban. It has been possible in exchange of the big trees of Sundarban. By “Exchange” it is meant that the world biggest forest Sundarban is situates in the place that every happened destructive storms, cyclones etc refer that place by rector scale. It s found from this study that many natural disasters occurred in Bangladesh and India are protected by Sundarbans. are have got protection from some dangerous disasters among of them 1988’s Storm is mentionable :SIDR” occurred in 2007 hit the coastal areas as Bangladesh. After its occurrence “AILA” has divested the offshore of big trees of Sundarban our didn’t understand the real impact of “SIDR” but after a few years are have realized it. “AILA” has understood that how the Sundarban is protecting us. Because of these storm........
The Almighty creator by
The Almighty creator by his skillful hand creates this world only saging one world very subtly. In this world there are seven continents in which Asia is the biggest continent where by he creates this world is “Koon” means create.
This world is created by 71% water and 29 % land. Fl Again this 29% surface land is filled with mountains, high lands, rivers, canals and forests except some living space for human being piglet in this world need oxygen to live and breathe any without it no men can live a single moment. That oxygen is produced from trees. According to UN 25% is essential to presence the ecological balance for any country. But actually are ace. The opposite in many countries is the blessings of Allah As a blessing of Allah are and the Islan drillers inherits the wmly’s biggest any family forutloes caller “Mangrove forest” In 1947 dividing India subcontinent there emerges two countries named East Pakistan and West Pakistan. From there in 1971 after a bloody war are achicue our freedom. In 1971 after this separation of Pakistan there lies a unique. “Mangrove Forest” in south east region of Khulna, Bagerhat and the offshore of Satkhira. On the other hang the offshore of aect rengle in India, there lies part of sundarban.
April 16, 2011
Home to the Bengal tiger
Named after the world’s largest mangrove forest (home to the Bengal tiger), the Sundarbon Indian restaurant in Monk Street, Abergavenny, is an exotic treasure just waiting to be discovered. Specialising in aromatic Bengali dishes, our chefs are masters in the art of preparing flavoursome food for diners who enjoy an authentic Indian experience.
In the intimate and atmospheric surroundings of our town centre restaurant, we offer a friendly personal welcome, as our many regulars from Abergavenny and beyond can testify. While we are often busy - especially at weekends, when advance booking is strongly recommended - you will never feel rushed to finish your meal, whether a late night curry with friends, or a relaxed family banquet (children are always made welcome in our restaurant).
What makes the Sundarbon stand out from most Indian restaurants is our attention to detail in the kitchen: every dish is as much a feast for the eyes as for the palate. You will find many of the staples of Bengali food in our signature dishes, whether unusual vegetables, fish curry options, or spice mixes with unique mustard flavourings.
Too many Indian restaurants will overpower the tongue with heavily spiced curry dishes – at the Sundarbon we prefer the “gentle persuasion” of delicious and aromatic Bengali and Indian flavours.
Some might be surprised to think of Indian restaurants offering some of the best food in Abergavenny, but one visit to the Sundarbon will change their minds! To make a booking or order food to take away, call us on Abergavenny (01873) 852692 or 855795.
Opening hours for the restaurant are: 6pm-11pm Sunday-Thursday and 6pm-midnight on Friday and Saturday.
April 09, 2011
Sundarban Home of the Royal Bengal Tiger & The Largest Mangrove Forest
Sundarban Home of the Royal Bengal Tiger & The Largest Mangrove Forest
The Sundarbans are the largest littoral mangrove belt in the world, stretching 80km (50mi) into the Bangladeshi hinterland from the coast. The forests aren't just mangrove swamps though, they include some of the last remaining stands of the mighty jungles which once covered the Gangetic plain. The Sundarbans cover an area of 38,500 sq km, of which about one-third is covered in water. Since 1966 the Sundarbans have been a wildlife sanctuary, and it is estimated that there are now 400 Royal Bengal tigers and about 30,000 spotted deer in the area.
The park is also home to sea gypsy fishing families who catch fish using trained otters. To see this pristine environment, you need to get a permit from the Divisional Forest Office in Khulna. With permit in hand, it's possible to hire a boat from Mongla or Dhangmari to get you to Hiron Point. From Hiron Point you will have to hire a guide to take you into the park.
Sundarbans is home to many different species of birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and fishes. Over 120 species of fish and over 260 species of birds have been recorded in the Sundarbans. The Gangetic River Dolphin (Platanista gangeticus) is common in the rivers. No less than 50 species of reptiles and eight species of amphibians are known to occur. The Sundarbans now support the only population of the Estuarine, or Salt-Water Crocodile (Crocodylus parasus) in Bangladesh, and that population is estimated at less than two hundred individuals.
Here land and water meet in many novel fashions, Wildlife presents many a spectacle. No wonder, you may come across a Royal Bengal Tiger swimming across the streams or the crocodiles basking on the river banks. With the approach of the evening herds of deer make for the darking glades where boisterous monkeys shower Keora leaves from above for sumptuous meal for the former. For the botanist, the lover of nature, the poet and the painter this land provides a variety of wonder for which they all crave.
It's beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. Sundarbans meaning beautiful forest is the natural habitat of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, theses monkey and an innumerable variety of beautiful birds. Migratory flock of Siberian ducks flying over thousands of sail boats loaded with timber, golpatta (round-leaf), fuel wood, honey, shell and fish further add to the serene natural beauty of the Sundarbans.
This is indeed a land for the sportsmen, the anglers and the photographers with its abundance of game, big and small, crocodile, wild boar, deer, pythons, wild-birds and above all the Royal Bengal Tiger, cunning, ruthless and yet majestic and graceful, For the less adventurously inclined, there are ducks and snipes, herons and coots, yellow-lags and sandpipers. It is also the land for the ordinary holiday makers who desire to rest or wander around at will to refresh their mind and feast their eyes with the rich treasure that nature has so fondly bestowed.
Bangladesh is a Greatest & beautiful Country
Bangladesh is a Greatest and Best Beautiful country in the present world. And as a developing country, it has more exclusive and historical place. Such as Sundarban of Bangladesh, forest of Bangladesh, Sea Beach of Bangladesh, hills of Bangladesh, Shait Gumbuj Musque of Bagarhut in Bangladesh, Poet of Bangladesh, and Many more. In the contain, I have just discussed about the forest of Bangladesh or sundarban of Bangladesh.
Sundarban of Bangladesh is really a natural place. It is absolutely given by allah. We all Bangladeshi people can’t complete the beauty of the Sundarban by saying to anybody. SO here I just have tried to give you some idea of Sundarban. The area of this sundarban is too long with the district of Kulna and Shatkhira. If you want to cross sundarban by driving a car from one corner to other corner, it will impossible. Because there is few rivers in the sundarban. Having these rivers, The beauty of Sundarban is being increased. And There is another things for looking and feeling many more things. That is with the forest our Bangaposhagor sea is addes. SO the beauty is really being increased of the forest. Now show some Image or picture of the forest named sundarban and read more description and know more about the Beauty of Bangladesh and the Forest of Bangladesh.
sundarbans of bangladesh
This is the one image of sundarban. I said, There are few river in the sundarban, I said. This is the one picture of the river. And also you are seeing the sundarban view. The people of the place have really got the nice place of living, because there is no problem of eating and getting necessary things. Also the best things is that there is a lot of trees in the forest and these are really looked well. There is a lot of different kind of tree in the forest named is Sundarban. Flower tree, Fruit tree, and many trees here. SO now come to know something about The animals of Sundarban. This is also a beayty of Bangladesh. SO let’s come…
Tiger of Bangladesh
This is the real royal Bengal Tiger. It is released and now it is going to catch its foods or going to drink water. It daunt everybody, when it bleat. And also its strength and power are so much. And it can hunt any other animal form the forest of sundarban withen very short time and Mangle the animal to eat. No sooner had it hunted the animal then the animal Insulated by them. bunted by one Tiger and eaten by 5-6 tigers. If you come to visit the forest, you can know more specification of the ROYAL BANGLE TIGER. ROYAL BANGLE TIGER is one of the part of beauty of sundarban of Bangladesh. There is more other animal such as crocodile, deer, and different kind of Birds. Now come bellow to know something about the animal, the beauty of sundarban of Bangladesh.
April 07, 2011
Vegetation
Vegetation
The kankra Bruguiera gymnorhiza is one of the characteristic plants of the tiger reserve. (Source:
The entire mangrove forest extends over an area of 4,262 km2, of which 2,320 km2 is forest and the rest is water, and is called Sundarban owing to the dominance of the tree species Heritiera fomes, locally known as 'sundari' because of its elegance. Thisvegetation consists of elements of the Peninsular and Polynesian , together with some Indo-Chinese, and a few of the New World. It is not found elsewhere except in a small part of the Mahanadi and Godaveri deltas to the southwest and the Bay Islands. Prain (1903) lists 334 species found in the Sundarbans. Champion (1936) classified the Sundarbans as moist tropical seral forest, comprising beach forest and tidal forests. The latter are subdivided into four types, of which only low mangrove forest and salt-water Heritiera forests occur within Indian territory. Beach forest occurs on coastal islands comprising low sand-dunes which, together with lime formed from disintegrating shells and salt, give rise to a pronounced xerophytic habitat despite the high rainfall. Sand-dunes are partially covered with spear-grass, behind which are creepers and shrubs or trees, such as jhao Tamarix troupii, palita Erythrina variegata and kulsi Aegiceras corniculatus. Salt-water Heritiera forest (6-11 m high), a low salinity vegetation type, occurs between the Raimangal and Matla rivers, where freshwater flows from the Ichhamati River into the Raimangal River. Characteristic species include garjan Rhizophora sp., kankra Bruguiera gymnorhiza, goran Ceriops sp., and baen Avicennia officinalis. Heritiera fomes is scattered over areas of higher elevation, along with keora Sonneratia apetala, gengwa Excoecaria agallocha, dhundul Carapa obovata and the date palm or hental Phoenix paludosa. The golpata palm Nipa fruticans is relatively uncommon but occurs on wet mud-banks along the creeks. Low mangrove forest (3-6 m high) occurs between Matla and Muriganga, to the west of the national park and tiger reserve, this area being devoid of freshwater because its rivers are cut off from the ramifications of the Hooghly in the north. Soft mud, which is submerged by the tides, supports a dense forest, very similar in composition to salt-water Heritiera forest except that sundari and golpata are virtually absent. Goran and baen are the commonest trees, occupying extensive areas but only growing up to 2 m. Clusters of hental are very common. Certain forest tracts on low-lying islands were cleared some two hundred years ago and gradually claimed for
cultivation. Various trees and other plants were introduced, including some exotics. In a more recent examination of the composition and structure of the mangrove vegetation, 69 plant species are identified. This report also includes inventories of algae, phytoplankton and fungi.
Management Constraints
Siltation appears to be an increasing problem. For example, it is thought by local fishermen that within the next few years the Matla River will no longer be navigable up to Canning Town. There are plans to construct a fertilizer plant at Mathurapur, just 5 km from the Satpukur sluice gate at the edge of the Sundarbans. Harmful effluents (sulfur dioxide, sulphates and fluorine) would enter the waterways of the Sundarbans. Oil spills are a potential threat which cause immense damage, especially to aquatic fauna and seabirds and probably also to the forest itself into which oil could be carried by high tides. Between 1975 to 1982, an average of 45 people were annually killed by tigers. This casualty rate has fallen since the introduction of various measures, including deterrents in the form of electrified human dummies and face masks worn on the back of the head. Between 1994 and 1995, the number of victims fell to less than 12, and this has been reduced to 2-4 per year, and villagers now tend to drive tigers back into the forest rather than kill them. Reclamation in the Sundarbans ecosystemas lead to problems of salinization and Soil acidification although the degree to which this affects the national park is not known. The other main management constraint is poaching.
Physical Features
Physical Features
The Sundarbans, covering some 10,000 square kilometers (km2) of mangrove forest and water (of which some 40% is in India and the rest in Bangladesh), is part of the world's largest delta (80,000 km2) formed from sediments deposited by three great rivers, the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna, which converge on the Bengal Basin. The whole Sundarbans area is intersected by an intricate network of interconnecting waterways, of which the larger channels are often a mile or more in width and run in a north-south direction.
These waterways, apart from the Baleswar River on the eastern edge of the Bangladesh Sundarbans, now carry littlere freshwater as they are mostly cut off from the Ganges, the outflow of which has shifted from the Hooghly-Bhagirathi channels progressively eastwards since the seventeenth century. This is due to subsidence of the Bengal Basin and a gradual eastward tilting of the overlying crust. In the Indian Sundarbans, the western portion receives some freshwater through the Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system but that portion designated as the tiger reserve is essentially land-locked, its rivers having become almost completely cut off from the main freshwater sources over the last 600 years. Thus, waterways in the tiger reserve are maintained largely by the diurnal tidal flow, the average rise and fall being about 2.15 m on the coast and up to 5.68 m on Sagar Island. Tidal waves are a regular phenomenon and may be up to 75 m high. The land is constantly being changed, molded and shaped by the action of the tides, with erosion processes more prominent along estuaries and deposition processes along the banks of inner estuarine waterways influenced by the accelerated discharge of silt from seawater. About half of the Sundarbans is under water and the rest of the landscape is characterized by low-lying alluvial islands and mudbanks, with sandy beaches and dunes along the coast. As with the rest of the Bengal Plain, alluvial deposits are geologically very recent and deep, sediment of just the last few million years being as much as 1,000 m thick. The subsoil consists of alternate layers of clay and sand, gradually changing into shales and sandstone. The soil is clayey loam down to a depth of 1.1-1.4 m and thereafter stiff black clay. It is alkaline due to an excess of sodium chloride. An estimation of land loss and accretion has been made using remote sensing techniques
These waterways, apart from the Baleswar River on the eastern edge of the Bangladesh Sundarbans, now carry littlere freshwater as they are mostly cut off from the Ganges, the outflow of which has shifted from the Hooghly-Bhagirathi channels progressively eastwards since the seventeenth century. This is due to subsidence of the Bengal Basin and a gradual eastward tilting of the overlying crust. In the Indian Sundarbans, the western portion receives some freshwater through the Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system but that portion designated as the tiger reserve is essentially land-locked, its rivers having become almost completely cut off from the main freshwater sources over the last 600 years. Thus, waterways in the tiger reserve are maintained largely by the diurnal tidal flow, the average rise and fall being about 2.15 m on the coast and up to 5.68 m on Sagar Island. Tidal waves are a regular phenomenon and may be up to 75 m high. The land is constantly being changed, molded and shaped by the action of the tides, with erosion processes more prominent along estuaries and deposition processes along the banks of inner estuarine waterways influenced by the accelerated discharge of silt from seawater. About half of the Sundarbans is under water and the rest of the landscape is characterized by low-lying alluvial islands and mudbanks, with sandy beaches and dunes along the coast. As with the rest of the Bengal Plain, alluvial deposits are geologically very recent and deep, sediment of just the last few million years being as much as 1,000 m thick. The subsoil consists of alternate layers of clay and sand, gradually changing into shales and sandstone. The soil is clayey loam down to a depth of 1.1-1.4 m and thereafter stiff black clay. It is alkaline due to an excess of sodium chloride. An estimation of land loss and accretion has been made using remote sensing techniques
Cultural Heritage
Baghmara Forest Block contains the ruins of a city built by the Chaand Sandagar merchant community approximately 200-300 AD. Much later, during the Moghul Empire, Raja Basand Rai and his nephew took refuge in the Sundarbans from the advancing armies of Emperor Akbar.
The buildings which they erected subsequently fell to Portuguese pirates, salt smugglers and dacoits in the 17th century. The ruins are evident at Netidhopani and elsewhere. The Sundarbans feature prominently in Bengali literature, for example Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's novel "Kapal Kundla". Banbibi, incarnation of the Goddess Durga, is the reigning deity in the area. Her blessings are sought for protection from the tiger. Reclamation of the Sundarbans commenced in 1770 and is described by Bandyopadhyay (1985).
The buildings which they erected subsequently fell to Portuguese pirates, salt smugglers and dacoits in the 17th century. The ruins are evident at Netidhopani and elsewhere. The Sundarbans feature prominently in Bengali literature, for example Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's novel "Kapal Kundla". Banbibi, incarnation of the Goddess Durga, is the reigning deity in the area. Her blessings are sought for protection from the tiger. Reclamation of the Sundarbans commenced in 1770 and is described by Bandyopadhyay (1985).
March 24, 2011
Famous Spots
The main tourist point is Hiron Point (Nilkamal) for watching tiger, deer, monkey, crocodiles, birds and natural beauty. Katak is for watching deer, tiger, crocodiles, varieties of birds and monkey. >Morning and evening symphony of wild fowls. Vast expanse of grassy meadows running from Katka to Kachikhali (Tiger Point) provide opportunities for wild tracking. Tin Kona Island for tiger and deer. Dublar Char (Island) for fishermen. It is a beautiful island where herds of spotted deer are often seen to graze. 
Sundarban is the Natural Forest
Sundarban is the biggest mangrove forest in the world. Sundarban is in South West part of Bangladesh, in the district of greater Khulna. India shares a bit of the forest with Bangladesh. The total area is about 38,000 square kilo meters. Sundarban is a large block of littoral forest. The beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. The Sundarbans are a part of the world's largest delta formed by the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Thousands of medering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. For miles and miles, the lofty treetops form an unbroken canopy, while nearer the ground, works of high and ebb-tide marked on the soil and tree trunks and the many varieties of the natural mangrove forest have much to offer to an inquisitive visitor. 
Sundarban is the natural habitate of the world's famous Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards and many more. Migratory flock of Siberian ducks flying over thousands of sail boats loaded with timber, Golpata, fuel wood, honey, shell and fish further add to the serene natural beauty of the Sundarban. In general, the northern boundary and new depositions are characterized by Baen (Avicennia marina, A. alba, A. officinalis) flanked by foreshore grassland of Oryza coarctata (Dhani grass). Baen is gradually replaced by Genwwa (Excoecaria agallocha) and then Goran (Ceriops spp.). The southern and eastern associates include Garjan (Rhizophore spp.). Kankra (Bruguiera spp.), and few patches of Sundari (Heritiera fomes). Hental (phoenix spp) forest exists in realatively high land and compact soil. Dhundul (Xylocarpus granatum), Passur (Xylocarpus mekongensis) and Nipa fruticans (Golpata) palm swamps are extremely limited.
March 23, 2011
Sundarban is the World biggest mangrove forest
Sundarban is the World biggest mangrove forest. In Bangladesh tourism, Sundarban plays the most vital role. A large number of foreigners come to Bangladesh every year only to visit this unique mangrove froest. Besides, local tourists also go to visit Sundarban every year. The area of great Sundarban is approximately 6000sq.km. General Information about Sundarban-area-Nearly 2400 sq.miles or 6000 sq.km. Forest Limits- North-Bagerhat, Khulna & Satkhira districts-South-Bay of Bengal : East-Baleswar (Haringhata) river, Perojpur, Barisal distric, and West-Raimanagal and Hariabhanaga rivers which partially form Bangadesh boundary with West Bengla in India. Main Attractions- Wildlife photography including photography of the famous Royal Bengal Tiger., wildlife viewing, boating inside the forest with call recordings, nature study, meeting fishermen, wood-cutters and honey-collectors, 
peace and tranquility in the wilderness, seeing the worlds largest mangrove forest and the revering beauty, The Sundarbans are the largest littoral mangrove belt in the world, stretching 80km (50mi) into the Bangladeshi hinterland from the coast. The forest arent just mangrove swamps though; they include some of the last remaining stands of the mighty jungles, which one covered the Gangetic plain. The Sundarbans cover an area fo 38,500 sq km, of which about one-third s covered in water. Since 1966 the Sundarbans have been a wildlife sanctuary, and it is estimated that there are now 400Royal Bengal tigers and about 30,000 spotted deer in the area. Sundarbans is home to many different species of birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and fishes. Over 120 species of fish and over 260 species of birds have been recorded in the Sundarbans. The Gangetic Rive Dolphin (Platanista gangeticus) is common in the rivers. No less than 50 species of reptiles and eight species of amphibians are known to occur. The Sundarbans now support the only population of the Estuarine, or Salt-Water Crocodile (Crocodiles paresis) in Bangladesh, and that population is estimated at less than two hundred individuals Hear land and water meet in many novel fashions, Wildlife presents many a spectacle. No wonder, you may come across a Royal Bengal Tiger swimming across the streams or the crocodiles basking on the riverbanks. With the approach of the evening herds of deer make for the darking glades where bosisterous monkeys shower Keora leaves form above for sumptous meal for the former. for the botanist, the lover of nature, the poet and the painter this land provides a variety of wonder for which they all crave. It's beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. Sundarbans meaning beautiful forest is the natural habitat of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger,
Spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, these monkey and an innumerable variety of beautiful birds. Migratory flock of Siberian ducks flying over thousands of sail boats loaded with timber, golpatta (round-leaf), fuel wood, honey, shell and fish further add to the serene natural beauty of the Sundarbans. This is indeed a land for the sportsmen, the anglers and the photographers with its abundance of game, big and small, crocodile, wild boar, deer, pythons, wild-birds and above all the Royal Bengal Tiger, cunning, ruthless and yet manestic and graceful, For the less adventurously inclined, there are ducks and snipes, herons and coots, yellow-lags and sanpiipers. Its is also the land for the ordinary holiday makers who desire to rest of wander around at will to refresh their mind and feast their eyes with the rich treasure that nature has so fondly bestowed. Means of Communication-Water transport is the only means of communication for visiting the Sundarbans from Khulna or Jongla Port, Privated motor launch, speedboats, country boats as well as mechanized vessle of Mongla Port Authority might be hired for the purpose. From Dhaka visitors may travel by air, road or rocket steamer to Khulna-the gateway to the Sundarbans. Most pleasant jouraney form Dhaka to Khulna is by paddle stamer, rocket presenting a picturesque panorama of rural Bangladesh.
Day and nightlong coach services by road are also available. The quickest mode is by air from Dhaka to Jessore and then to Khulna by road. Journey time- It varies depending on tides against or in favor in the river. Usally it takes 6 to 10 hours journey by motor vessel form Mongla to Hiron Point of Katka. Famous Sport : The main tourist sports in Sundarban are Karamjol, Kataka, Kochikhali, Hiron point and Manadrbaria. Hiron Point (Nilkamal) for tiger, deer monkey, crocodiles, birds and natural beauty. Kataka for deer, tiger, crocodiles, varieties of birds and monkey, morning and evening symphony of wild fowls. Vast expanse of grassy meadows running from Kataa to Kachikhali (Tiger Point) provides opportunities for wild tracking. Tin Kona Island for tiger and deer.
peace and tranquility in the wilderness, seeing the worlds largest mangrove forest and the revering beauty, The Sundarbans are the largest littoral mangrove belt in the world, stretching 80km (50mi) into the Bangladeshi hinterland from the coast. The forest arent just mangrove swamps though; they include some of the last remaining stands of the mighty jungles, which one covered the Gangetic plain. The Sundarbans cover an area fo 38,500 sq km, of which about one-third s covered in water. Since 1966 the Sundarbans have been a wildlife sanctuary, and it is estimated that there are now 400Royal Bengal tigers and about 30,000 spotted deer in the area. Sundarbans is home to many different species of birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and fishes. Over 120 species of fish and over 260 species of birds have been recorded in the Sundarbans. The Gangetic Rive Dolphin (Platanista gangeticus) is common in the rivers. No less than 50 species of reptiles and eight species of amphibians are known to occur. The Sundarbans now support the only population of the Estuarine, or Salt-Water Crocodile (Crocodiles paresis) in Bangladesh, and that population is estimated at less than two hundred individuals Hear land and water meet in many novel fashions, Wildlife presents many a spectacle. No wonder, you may come across a Royal Bengal Tiger swimming across the streams or the crocodiles basking on the riverbanks. With the approach of the evening herds of deer make for the darking glades where bosisterous monkeys shower Keora leaves form above for sumptous meal for the former. for the botanist, the lover of nature, the poet and the painter this land provides a variety of wonder for which they all crave. It's beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. Sundarbans meaning beautiful forest is the natural habitat of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger,
Spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, these monkey and an innumerable variety of beautiful birds. Migratory flock of Siberian ducks flying over thousands of sail boats loaded with timber, golpatta (round-leaf), fuel wood, honey, shell and fish further add to the serene natural beauty of the Sundarbans. This is indeed a land for the sportsmen, the anglers and the photographers with its abundance of game, big and small, crocodile, wild boar, deer, pythons, wild-birds and above all the Royal Bengal Tiger, cunning, ruthless and yet manestic and graceful, For the less adventurously inclined, there are ducks and snipes, herons and coots, yellow-lags and sanpiipers. Its is also the land for the ordinary holiday makers who desire to rest of wander around at will to refresh their mind and feast their eyes with the rich treasure that nature has so fondly bestowed. Means of Communication-Water transport is the only means of communication for visiting the Sundarbans from Khulna or Jongla Port, Privated motor launch, speedboats, country boats as well as mechanized vessle of Mongla Port Authority might be hired for the purpose. From Dhaka visitors may travel by air, road or rocket steamer to Khulna-the gateway to the Sundarbans. Most pleasant jouraney form Dhaka to Khulna is by paddle stamer, rocket presenting a picturesque panorama of rural Bangladesh.
Day and nightlong coach services by road are also available. The quickest mode is by air from Dhaka to Jessore and then to Khulna by road. Journey time- It varies depending on tides against or in favor in the river. Usally it takes 6 to 10 hours journey by motor vessel form Mongla to Hiron Point of Katka. Famous Sport : The main tourist sports in Sundarban are Karamjol, Kataka, Kochikhali, Hiron point and Manadrbaria. Hiron Point (Nilkamal) for tiger, deer monkey, crocodiles, birds and natural beauty. Kataka for deer, tiger, crocodiles, varieties of birds and monkey, morning and evening symphony of wild fowls. Vast expanse of grassy meadows running from Kataa to Kachikhali (Tiger Point) provides opportunities for wild tracking. Tin Kona Island for tiger and deer.March 15, 2011
Discription of Sundarban-Satkhira
Nine villages were submerged, crops were destroyed, shrimp enclosures washed away and 8,000 people rendered homeless when a section of the flood-protection embankment on the Kobadak in Satkhira near the Sundarbans gave in. Floodwater inundated parts of Munshiganj town. The flood situation int the eastern parts of the capital is expected to deteriorate n a day or two. Inundations of fresh low-lying areas in other central parts of the country are feared. A few thousand marooned people in the flood-affected districts are suffering due to the lack of food, drinking water and fodder for their livestock. In some areas the local administration is conducting relief operations which are inadequate, reports say.
Erosion by the Kabodak devoured a sluice gate and caused the collapse of the 200-foot segment of the embankment. The flooding destroyed around 4,000 homes and affected 15,000 people in the area. Crops on 400 acres of land were submerged and 443 shrimp enclosures in the area were washed away.
Locals said cracks in theembankment developed Tuesday and they had tried to repair it. The flood situation in Bogra deteriorated as an embankment on the Jamuna was breached sending water of the Jamuna into the Bangli river. Our staff correspondent in Bogra, citing local representatives and members of the administration, reported that 335 families lost their homes while 2,500 families were affected. A correspondent in Munshiganj reports: Floodwater marooned people in Ganokpara and Manikpur in the district town. Around 600 families lost their properties by river erosion in Tongibari upazila.
Erosion by the Jamuna has taken a serious turn in Fulchari upazila of Gaibandha. Several hundred people are still marooned in Gaibandha town while many others took shelter on roads and in educational institutions. Sundarbans.
Tiger & Deer
Sundarban is the biggest mangrove forest in the world. Sundarban is in South West part of Bangladesh, in the district of grater Khulna, Satkhira & Bagerhat. India shares a bit of the forest with Bangladesh. The total area is about 38,000 square kilo meters. Sundarban is a large block of littoral forest. The beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. The Sundarbans are a prat of the word's largest delta formed by the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. For miles and miles, the lofty treetops form and unbroken canopy, while nearer the ground, works of high and ebb-tide marked on the soil and tree trunks and the many varieties of the natural mangrove forest have much to offer to an inquisitive visitor.
Sundarban is the natural habitat of the word's famous Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards and many more. Migratory flock of Siberian ducks flying over thousands of sail boats laded with timber, Golpata, fuel wood, honey, shell and fish further add to the serene natural beauty of the Sundarban.
In general, the northern boundary and new depositions are characterized by Bean flanked by foreshore grassland of Oryza coarctata (Dhani grass). Baen is gradually replaced by Genwa (Excoecaria agallocha) and then Goran (Ceriops spp.). The southern and eastern associates include Garan (Rhizophora spp.), Kankra (Bruguera spp.), & few patches of Sundari (Heritiera fomes), Hental (phoenix spp) forest exists in relatively high land and compact soil. Dhandul (xylocarpus granatum), Passur (Xylocarpus mekongesis) and Nipa funticans (Golpata) palm swamps are extremely limited.Famous spots :
The main tourist point is Hiron Point (Nilkamal) for watching tiger, deer, monkey, crocodiles, birds and natural beauty. Kataka is for watching deer, tiger, crocodiles, varieties of birds and monkey. Morning and evening symphony of wild fowls. Vast expanse of grassy meadows running for Katka to Kachikhali (Tiger Point) provide opportunities for wild tracking. Tin kona Island for tiger and deer.
Dublar Char (island) for fishermen. It Now wonder, you may come across a Royal Bengal Tiger swimming across the streams or the crocodiles basking on the river banks. With the approach of the evening herds of deer make for the darking glades where boisterous monkeys shower Keora leaves from above for sumptuous mal for the former. For the botanist, the lover of nature, the poet and the painter this land provides a variety of wonder for which they all crave.
Main tourist sports in Bangladesh
Sundarban :
Sundarban is the world biggest mangrove forest. In Bangladesh tourism, Sundarban plays the most vital role. A large numbar of foreigners come to Bangladesh every year only to visit this unique mangrove forest. Besides, local tourists also go to visit Sundarban every year. The area of great Sundarban is approximately 6000 sq. km.
Forest Limits :
North-Bangladesh, khulna (Khulna Division) and Satkhira Districts : (Satkhira Dist) South-Bay of Bengal, East-Baleswar (or Haringhata) river, Perojpur, Barisal District & West-Raimangal and Hariabhanga rivers which partially form Bangladesh boundary with west Bengal in India.
Map of Bangladesh.Search : UTL Total area of Bangladesh section of Sundarbans is 595000 hectares (ha) of which 139699 ha are protected as follows : Sundarbans west wildlife Sanctuary with 71502ha; Sundarbans East wildlife sanctuary with 31,226 ha; and Sundarbans south wildlife sanctuary with 36970ha. Sundarbans National Park (133010ha) a world heritage site, lies to the west in India.
General Information about Sundarban :
Area : Nearly 2400 sq. miles or 6000 sq. km.Forest Limits :
North-Bangladesh, khulna (Khulna Division) and Satkhira Districts : (Satkhira Dist) South-Bay of Bengal, East-Baleswar (or Haringhata) river, Perojpur, Barisal District & West-Raimangal and Hariabhanga rivers which partially form Bangladesh boundary with west Bengal in India.
Introduction :
The Sundarba are a World Heritage Site which consists of three wildlife sanctuaries (Sundarbans West, East and South) lying on disjunct deltaic islands in the Sundarbans Forest Division of Khulna District, close to the border with India & just west of the main outflow of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers. The Sundarbans belong to Bengalian Rainforest boogeographical province. Date and History of Establishment-
- 1977 : All three wildlife sanctuaries established under the Bangladesh Wildlife (Preservation) (Amendament) Act. 1974
- 1878 : The three sanctuaries gazetted as forest resrves.
- 1996 : The total area of wildlife sanctuaries extended : the entire Sundarbans is reserved forest, established under the India Forest Act, 1878.
- 1997 : The Sundarban inscribed on the world heritage list.
Map of Bangladesh.Search : UTL Total area of Bangladesh section of Sundarbans is 595000 hectares (ha) of which 139699 ha are protected as follows : Sundarbans west wildlife Sanctuary with 71502ha; Sundarbans East wildlife sanctuary with 31,226 ha; and Sundarbans south wildlife sanctuary with 36970ha. Sundarbans National Park (133010ha) a world heritage site, lies to the west in India.
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